Bought antique quilt at yard sale - need advice.
05-07-2014, 06:41 PM
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Bought antique quilt at yard sale - need advice.
I bought an 1850 -1860 hand applique and pieced quilt. It's absolutely beautiful, hand quilting is very good. I no longer have room for this quilt and I want to sell it. I thought about ebay or craigslist but I'm not sure. I was wondering if anyone knows if that is a website or company that specializes in buying antique quilts so I don't have to deal with craigslist or ebay (I've never sold anything on ebay so I have no idea how difficult it is). thanks for any help I can get.
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05-08-2014, 01:06 AM
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check out www.quiltsforsale.ca website! you can actually list the quilt for the amount you want- fees are much less- I've been selling quilts through the site for a number of years now- so much better than 'auction sites' where you can really loose money.
05-08-2014, 03:02 AM
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check out www.quiltsforsale.ca website! you can actually list the quilt for the amount you want- fees are much less- I've been selling quilts through the site for a number of years now- so much better than 'auction sites' where you can really loose money.
05-08-2014, 04:16 AM
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I had a quilt on that website and it did not sell. You have to pay to list it. I would try Etsy first, or maybe a local antique dealer would buy it from you.
If it is really good, people will pay for it on Ebay. I would stay away from Craigslist.
If it is really good, people will pay for it on Ebay. I would stay away from Craigslist.
05-08-2014, 05:51 AM
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Me too..I have two hand quilted whole clothes-unlabeled-bought at an estate sale that were so underpriced I could not NOT buy them...would not think of selling them. They dress the beds here on holidays..then get lovingly packed away...NOW what will happen to them when I am gone! Who knows, probably another underpriced estate sale. MINE! Hopefully to someone else who will love them!
05-08-2014, 06:09 AM
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An antique dealer might be interested in it. But, don't take the first offer. Or, you might just try e-bay. Vintage quilts like yours bring more there than ones that are newly made. Set a reserve on it though or make a Buy it now price.
05-08-2014, 06:31 AM
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I'd suggest getting it appraised before you list it anywhere. It will cost you a little, but you will have a better idea of what to ask.
If you don't need the money, another option is to donate it to a museum.
If you don't need the money, another option is to donate it to a museum.
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